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Middleborough Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

April 1, 2019

22 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Allin Frawley, Leilani Dalpe, John Knowlton, Neil Rosenthal, Diane Stewart

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Diane Stewart stepped off the Board for an item (8:30 PM)
  • Diane Stewart stepped back onto the Board (8:47 PM)

Every vote, in order

Issue the Proclamation as Read for the Town to become a Purple Heart Community

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To issue the Proclamation as Read for the Town to become a Purple Heart Community

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to issue the Proclamation as Read for the Town to become a Purple Heart Community..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes from 3/25/19 as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes from 3/25/19 as presented

From the minutes

“MINUTES Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from 3/25/19 as presented..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 4/6/19

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 4/6/19

From the minutes

“WARRANTS Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman or her designee to sign the warrants for week ending 4/6/19..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve and sign a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Green Harbor for property located at 29 Abbey Lane

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve and sign a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Green Harbor for property located at 29 Abbey Lane

The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted four in favor one against, to approve and sign a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Green Harbor for property located at 29 Abbey Lane..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 22, 2019

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 22, 2019

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 22, 2019..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Place Article 25, Article 26 and correct Article 28 as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place Article 25, Article 26 and correct Article 28 as presented

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Stewart and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to place Article 25, Article 26 and correct Article 28 as presented..” (Motion: Stewart, second: Frawley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 22, 2019

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 22, 2019

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 22, 2019..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Find that there has not been proper maintenance and upkeep of the Hometown America property and the Alenci property

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To find that there has not been proper maintenance and upkeep of the Hometown America property and the Alenci property

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted, unanimously, to find that there has not been proper maintenance and upkeep of the Hometown America property and the Alenci property..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Stewart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Allow Mr. Alenci a $200 per year reduction in his rent, unless proven otherwise, so long as the water isn't turned off

Minutes, page 3

ApproveFailed · 2–3

To allow Mr. Alenci a $200 per year reduction in his rent, unless proven otherwise, so long as the water isn't turned off

The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion is made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted, two in favor, three against, to allow Mr. Alenci a $200 per year reduction in his rent, unless proven otherwise, so long as the water isn't turned off. Motion Does Not Carry..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Stewart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Deny the Alenci petition as presented

Minutes, page 3

DenyPassed · 3–2

To deny the Alenci petition as presented

The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted, three in favor and two against, to deny the Alenci petition as presented. Motion carries..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Class II Dealer's License for Dennis Hogan, Atlantic Coast Wholesale for property located at 749 Center Street and with a total of three vehicles for sale and no more than four...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Class II Dealer's License for Dennis Hogan, Atlantic Coast Wholesale for property located at 749 Center Street and with a total of three vehicles for sale and no more than four vehicles total on the lot at any one time

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Class II Dealer's License for Dennis Hogan, Atlantic Coast Wholesale for property located at 749 Center Street and with a total of three vehicles for sale and no more than four vehicles total on the lot at any one time..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Knowlton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the hearing

Diane Stewart had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Grant the Class II Used Automobile Dealer's License with ten vehicles for sale and no more eleven vehicles total on that property and request Mr. Wing make payments as agreed upon with the Fire...

Minutes, page 5

ApproveFailed · 2–2

To grant the Class II Used Automobile Dealer's License with ten vehicles for sale and no more eleven vehicles total on that property and request Mr. Wing make payments as agreed upon with the Fire Department otherwise the license will not be renewable at the end of the year

The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted. Diane Stewart had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted to grant the Class II Used Automobile Dealer's License with ten vehicles for sale and no more eleven vehicles total on that property and request Mr. Wing make payments as agreed upon with the Fire Department otherwise the license will not be renewable at the end of the year. Motion Does Not Carry. 2-2-0.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Knowlton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Metro South Homebrew League to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 11 am to 5 pm at the KOA Campground

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Metro South Homebrew League to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 11 am to 5 pm at the KOA Campground

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Metro South Homebrew League to be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 11 am to 5 pm at the KOA Campground..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Beer and Bubbles LLC for an event to be held on May 11, 2019 from 11 am to 3 pm at Benson's Pond, 6 Pine Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Beer and Bubbles LLC for an event to be held on May 11, 2019 from 11 am to 3 pm at Benson's Pond, 6 Pine Street

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Beer and Bubbles LLC for an event to be held on May 11, 2019 from 11 am to 3 pm at Benson's Pond, 6 Pine Street..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Tabitha Alexander & Erin Brennan in the amount of $15,104 for property located at 20 Atwood Avenue

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Tabitha Alexander & Erin Brennan in the amount of $15,104 for property located at 20 Atwood Avenue

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign a Notice of Betterment for Tabitha Alexander & Erin Brennan in the amount of $15,104 for property located at 20 Atwood Avenue..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve Charlotte Court to serve as a new street at the request of the E911 Database Coordinator

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Charlotte Court to serve as a new street at the request of the E911 Database Coordinator

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to approve Charlotte Court to serve as a new street at the request of the E911 Database Coordinator..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Auxiliary Special Police Officer Michael Doyle with a term to expire 01/30/2020

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Auxiliary Special Police Officer Michael Doyle with a term to expire 01/30/2020

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Auxiliary Special Police Officer Michael Doyle with a term to expire 01/30/2020..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Frawley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ratify the appointment of Lauren Haugh as a full member to the Historical Commission

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ratify the appointment of Lauren Haugh as a full member to the Historical Commission

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted unanimously to ratify the appointment of Lauren Haugh as a full member to the Historical Commission..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Rosenthal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ratify the appointment of Daniel Ajoue as an Associate Member to the Historical Commission

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ratify the appointment of Daniel Ajoue as an Associate Member to the Historical Commission

From the minutes

“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to ratify the appointment of Daniel Ajoue as an Associate Member to the Historical Commission..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:58 PM

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8:58 PM

From the minutes

“ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:58 PM..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

From the Middleborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Nemasket Week candidate profiles (Teresa Farley 2024; Brian Giovanoni and William Pike 2025; Thomas White and Tracie Craig-McGee 2026). Former members show initials.

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